| Observer |
|
Name |
Matt S |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
I had never seen a green flash before. It was bright and prolonged enough to draw my attention and allow me to witness the termination.
|
| Location |
|
Address |
Lexington, KY |
|
Latitude |
37° 59' 56.99'' N (37.999163°)
|
|
Longitude |
84° 34' 42.12'' W (-84.578366°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2014-01-28 20:15 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2014-01-29 01:15 UT
|
|
Duration |
?
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
225° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
90° |
|
First azimuth |
90° |
|
First elevation |
60° |
|
Last azimuth |
90° |
|
Last elevation |
45° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-12 |
|
Color |
Green flash, |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
After the final flash, there were multiple fragments that glowed like embers. |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
Orange particulate like falling embers |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
Green flash reflected off my car, drawing my attention. I looked up to see a final flare before the main body dissipated. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
After the final flash, there were multiple fragments that glowed like embers. |
